KINGS POINT, New York, April 5, 2019 – Capt. Mikel Stroud, USMS, Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), announced that MajGen Vincent A. Coglianese, USMC, will deliver the keynote address at the 2019 Battle Standard Dinner, on Friday, April 12.

The Battle Standard Dinner is an annual event at USMMA, hosted by the Senior Class of midshipmen and honors the memory of the 142 cadet-midshipmen who lost their lives during World War II.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., April 5, 2019 –  Yesterday, during a lunchtime ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, Superintendent, Rear Admiral Jack Buono, presented Midshipman Third Class Gavin Bradley with the Academy Achievement Ribbon, recognizing him for "superior performance of his duties while attending the United States Army Basic Airborne Course.” 

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KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 22, 2019 – Last Saturday, 115 members of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Plebe Class completed a 4-hour training session to become Red Cross volunteers.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., March 12, 2019 – On Saturday, March 16th, the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Regimental Band, “George M. Cohan’s Own,” USMMA Color Guard, and Regiment of Midshipmen will march in New York City’s 258th St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, N.Y., joined college campuses across the county to support this year’s national Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign entitled “Prevention is Possible.”

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), under the leadership of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Tamara Jell, has a full month of activities scheduled in support of this year’s national campaign entitled, “Prevention is Possible.” The schedule includes student and faculty presentations, displays, informational programs and guest speakers.

USMMA Superintendent Jack Buono on 100 days back at Kings Point

KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 19, 2019 – This morning, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Superintendent, Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Academic Dean and Provost, Dr. John R. Ballard and Head, Department of Professional Development and Career Services (PD&CS), Captain Gene Albert awarded Sea Year Ribbons to Class of 2021B-Split midshipmen.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., February 12, 2019 – In a late 2018 lunch muster ceremony, Rear Admiral Buono, Superintendent, Dr. John Ballard, Academic Dean and Provost, and Captain Mike Stroud, Commandant of Midshipmen presented Gold and Silver Stars, and Sea Year Ribbons to high performing midshipmen. The trio presented the Stars for academic excellence during the first term of Academic Year 2019, and Sea Year Ribbons for superior academic achievement to members of the Class of 2019A.